UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Course Overview

This Level 1 Study Programme provides a key foundation in developing your confidence and study skills. The Study Programme allows you to develop and learn a wide range of skills that will help to inform your progression to a focussed specialist area at Level 2.

Over the academic year you will study several combined core units covering drawing and painting, photography and animation which will support you in developing your skills, knowledge and understanding of Art, Design and Media. On your chosen pathway you will learn from specialist lecturers who will help you develop practical skills in a professional environment including:

In addition to your core subject choice, you will study English, Maths and IT. These subject areas are vitally important for your progression into employment, apprenticeships, higher education or to progress to the next level course.

The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop your:

• Professional skills e.g. your ability to identify and solve problems, improving your organisation and communication skills as well as becoming confident, adaptable and supportive of others

• Project planning and presentation techniques, both written and verbal

• English and Maths through either a Functional Skills or GCSE retake programme

• English, Maths and IT skills through the vocational assignments

• CV and interview practice techniques ready for progression

• Employability skills e.g. self-management, organisation, problem-solving, team work and leadership

• Personal values and demonstrate adaptability, sensitivity, reliability and be supportive to your peers by working with other Level 1 learners on collaborative projects

*Attendance at a Welcome Event, attendance at taster days and a reference is required